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Security Electronics

Researchers found a way to bring expired credit cards back from the dead

"Zombie card" exploit uses two smartphones to rewrite credit card expiration data
WTF?! Credit cards aren't meant to last forever, but a team of researchers just found a way to keep expired ones alive for a little longer than intended, and not for the cardholder's benefit. Not every card is affected, but the flaw sits deep enough in how contactless payments are verified that exploitation isn't just theoretical.
Full story By Alfonso Maruccia,
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The Web Electronics

Amazon to bring 30-minute drone delivery to 500 US locations by the end of 2026

Prime Air is finally scaling up after 13 years of false starts, crashes, and FAA investigations
Looking ahead: Of the many sci-fi tropes we've seen over the years, few are as close to becoming real as skies full of delivery drones, and Amazon is leading the way. The retail giant has announced that it plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to 500 cities and towns in the United States by the end of 2026, bringing under-30-minute deliveries to tens of millions of people in the country.
Full story By Rob Thubron, 23 comments
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Car Tech Electronics

Millions of cars are under recall for catching fire while parked

The rise of "park-outside" recalls shows how electrical, not engine, risk is growing
The big picture: Park-outside recalls are becoming a bigger issue for automakers and drivers as vehicles add more electrical systems, battery technology, and software-controlled components. For drivers, the warnings can mean months of inconvenient parking habits while manufacturers work to provide repairs.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 41 comments
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